(Bradford, PA)...The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Cars powered by Pace Performance made their first ever appearance on Sunday at Old Bradford Speedway for the first of two Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series special events for the wingless warriors at Norm Asel's quarter-mile bullring. After three rain outs to start the season, the RUSH Sprints completed their second event following up on an exciting debut at Lernerville Speedway the prior Wednesday.

Chad Ruhlman has made a name for himself over the years in Super Late Model and Modified competition picking up prestigious wins and championships in both classes including the famed Eldora Speedway. Years later, Ruhlman thrilled fans with his exciting performances in the RUSH Late Models before focusing on his son Kevin's RUSH Pro Mod career the last two years.

When the RUSH Sprint Car division was announced last year, Ruhlman was one of the first to express interest. On Sunday, Ruhlman made his debut a winning one leading all 20 laps and holding off a furious challenge by sixth starting Gale Ruth, Jr. for the $600 victory.

(Sarver, PA)...Fifteen months ago it was merely a concept, but on Wednesday night, May 16 after three rain outs the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance finally hit the clay at the renowned Lernerville Speedway for the first ever Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series event.

When all was said and done, Arnie Kent will go down in the history books
as the first ever winner in the new RUSH Series. The New Castle, Pa.
veteran racer may have led all 20 laps, but had to hold off a furious
charge by fifth starting Gale Ruth, Jr. and young Dalton Daniels.

(Pulaski, PA)...What was only a concept just over a year ago is now set to become a reality. Announced in February 2017, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by Pace Performance Series is ready to launch its newest division come April 20 at Lernerville Speedway when the non-wing RUSH Sprint Cars roll onto the speedway.

The confirmed inaugural class of racers is already at 17 strong, just about double what the RUSH Sportsman Modifieds and RUSH Pro Mods started off with in their first seasons. In addition there's been several other racers that are very interested in the class that have contacted the Series. RUSH partner speedways have come together to provide the RUSH Sprint Cars with an amazing 27 Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series events to compete in at 10 different tracks across four states (Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York).

(Pulaski, PA)...With the inaugural season for the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance less than four months away, Series Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are excited to release the schedule of events to date for the 2018 Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series Championship. Currently 27 events at
10 different speedways make up the inaugural slate of events with the possibility of a few more events to be added.

GENESEE TO HOST "EMPIRE STATE CLASSIC" FOR SWEENEY RUSH SPRINTS WITH 2 COMPLETE SPECIAL SHOWS PART OF "TOPLESS NATIONALS" SEPTEMBER 15-16

December 16, 2017

(Pulaski, PA)...As the inaugural slate of events for the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Cars gets closer to being finalized, Series Directors Vicki Emig and Mike Leone are excited to announce the addition of Genesee Speedway to the 2018 schedule. The Batavia, New York 1/3-mile oval at the Genesee County Fairgrounds has added the RUSH Sprint Cars to their "Topless Nationals" on September 15-16. The "Empire State Classic" will feature a Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series special event paying $800 to-win, $160 to-start on both Saturday and Sunday! In addition, RUSH will post a $300 bonus to the top point earner over the two days.

(Pulaski, PA)...When the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Cars powered by Pace Performance debut in the spring of 2018, the traditional non-wing open wheel cars will be fueled by RUSH "Visual" Methanol from Insinger Performance. The Sprint Cars will join RUSH's other divisions on dirt and asphalt with a mandated spec fuel program put in place in 2016 to control cost and ensure competitive parity throughout the Series.

(Pulaski, PA)...Series Officials continue to work on a daily basis to grow and create additional exciting and valuable programs around the new Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance. The announcement that Lernerville Speedway will be anchoring the division with 10 events in 2018 was a huge boast to the Series and additional dates are being finalized that should see the schedule consist of approximately 24 Bonnell's Rod Shop events. As drivers continue to prep for 2018, RUSH and Pace Performance/Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC would like to remind everyone that the required RUSH sealed GM 602 crate engines can be purchased through RUSH's Authorized Engine Rebuilders network.

LERNERVILLE TO ANCHOR NEW SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS WITH 10 EVENTS INCLUDING MONTHLY "WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIGHTNING" SERIES WITH $3000 SEPARATE POINT FUND; OVER $23,700 NOW POSTED IN 2018 POINT FUND LOOT

November 27, 2017

(Pulaski, PA)...The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance, which is set to debut in 2018, has received a huge boost to its inaugural season. RUSH and Lernerville Speedway are pleased to announce that the renowned Sarver, Pa. oval will be the anchor track to the new RUSH Sprint Car Series.

The RUSH Sprint Cars will headline Lernerville's new monthly “RK Virgilie Wednesday Night Can’t Wait For The Weekend Mayhem Series” beginning in May and will feature the "Wednesday Night Lightning Series"; five exciting non-wing Sprint Car events with a $3,000 point fund! In addition other Friday and Saturday night events have been scheduled bringing the total to 10 events in 2018.

(Pulaski, PA)...The new Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance will have an informational meeting on Sunday, October 22 at Gatherings Banquet & Event Center at 1:00 p.m. Gatherings is located just west of New Castle, Pa. on Route 422 at 2552 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Edinburg, PA 16116.

An initial informational meeting was held back on March 4 detailing the basics of the program. Since then two successful test sessions were held on August 23 at Lernerville Speedway and September 18 at Stateline Speedway. Interest throughout the summer months has been tremendous with recent on track and informational videos really spurring interest in the new division. The rules have also been further defined with the tires and shock package chosen.

(Pulaski, PA)...Just over six months ago, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by Pace Performance announced the launch of the RUSH Sprint Car Series for the 2018 season. Throughout the summer, interest has continued to grow from racers and speedways throughout the region and increased dramatically after video and pictures were posted during and after the recent successful test session that was held on August 23 at Lernerville Speedway.

(Pulaski, PA)...The Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance held an inaugural informational seminar on Saturday, March 3 at Gatherings Banquet & Event Center located near New Castle, Pa. The seminar for the Series that will debut in 2018 was well attended by many prospective racers as pertinent information was distributed and discussed.

INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR SET FOR SATURDAY AT
GATHERINGS FOR SWEENEY RUSH SPRINT CARS; NON-WING SERIES TO DEBUT IN
2018 WITH $20,000+ CHAMPIONSHIP POINT FUND PRESENTED BY BONNELL'S ROD
SHOP

February 27, 2017

(Pulaski, PA)...The recently announced new Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Sprint Car Series powered by Pace Performance will hold an informational seminar this Saturday, March 4 at noon at Gatherings Banquet & Event Center at 2552 Benjamin Franklin Highway, Edinburg, PA 16116. Gatherings is located just west of New Castle, Pa. on Route 422. The seminar is open to the general public and is free of charge. Doors will open at 11 a.m.

RUSH SERIES ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF NON-WING SPRINT CAR SERIES THROUGH PACE PERFORMANCE FOR 2018; TO DEBUT WITH $20,000+ POINT FUND FEATURING $5000 TO-WIN WEEKLY SERIES PRESENTED BY BONNELL'S ROD SHOP

February 8, 2017

(Pulaski, PA)...On the heels of multiple exciting announcements concerning the continued expansion of RUSH throughout the off-season, the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC RUSH Racing Series powered by Pace Performance is excited to launch a non-wing Sprint Car division! The Sweeney RUSH Sprint Cars powered by Pace Performance will debut in 2018 throughout the western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio region with the ability of its technical rules package to be adopted throughout the country. The program will be kicked off with the Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series point fund of more than $20,000 with $5,000 going to the inaugural champion! The RUSH Sprint Cars will join the Late Models, Sportsman Modifieds, Pro Mods, and Pro Stocks on the dirt side of the RUSH Racing Series umbrella.

"Every year we're asked about creating a Sprint Car division under RUSH," explained Series Director Vicki Emig. "I think the timing is perfect to introduce this division to our region, and I feel certain that the same success that we've seen over the years with our other RUSH divisions will be duplicated in the RUSH Sprint Cars. Rather than waiting until the fall or winter, we wanted to get this announcement out now so drivers have plenty of time to prepare to participate in the spring of 2018. We're really looking forward to bringing all of the valuable and exciting programs that have helped propel the growth and success of all of our other RUSH divisions throughout the years to our Sprint Car program and its racers."

"While the 410 Winged Sprint Car division continues to be popular, we feel there's a great need for an more affordable, cost-contained Sprint Car division in the region," continued Emig. "After much discussion and thought, we felt the non-wing/GM 602 crate was the direction we should pursue. The division will be modeled after our Sportsman Modified division, which has grown in leaps in bounds over the past three years. As a non-wing division, the class will also offer a different product for the fans."

Throughout the past several weeks, several former and current stellar "410" Sprint Car drivers have been consulted to discuss their thoughts and gather their input on the Series and its place in the future of regional Sprint Car racing. Their response, support and endorsements have been tremendous and a press release containing their remarks will be released soon by the Series. One of those racers that immediately stepped up to not only offer his support of the concept, but to also financially enhance the program was Scott Bonnell.

"I believe creating a economical non-wing Sprint Car division to western Pa- eastern Ohio area will be beneficial to both racing fans and those wanting to get into an affordable form of open wheel Sprint Car racing," expressed Scott Bonnell. "Vicki Emig and her team have a proven record of success, and I believe we'll see this division be no exception! Bonnell's Rod Shop is proud to be the Weekly Series sponsor and is excited to be a part of this 'back to grassroots racing'. My grandfather, Al Bonnell, a national midget champion, would be very proud!"

A schedule of events will be developed utilizing numerous RUSH-sanctioned speedways throughout the region that will give the RUSH Sprint Car racers a full schedule of events and incentive to begin preparing for the 2018 season. The possibility exists for a possible exhibition event(s) during the fall of this season.

"Just as we did for our other divisions, especially the Sportsman Modifieds in the inaugural season, we'll look to have several regional speedways host events to give racers a full schedule, which will allow them numerous opportunities to accumulate points towards our championship programs," added Emig. "Our RUSH-sanctioned speedway partners have always played a very important part in our ability to introduce and grow the various RUSH divisions. Last year, six different regional speedways hosted events for the Sportsman Mods. That class has grown from an average of 10 cars a night at Sharon in 2014 to around 15 the second full season to over 22 a night in 2016. Year two saw us add a Touring schedule, which has grown over the past two years. A record 29 cars were at Lernerville at the final event, and we're anticipating even more cars in that division this season."

"It's very impressive to come out of the box with a point fund of more than $20,000," stated Emig. "I cannot thank Scott Bonnell enough for stepping up and growing this inaugural RUSH Weekly Series point fund for the Sprint. Since Scott quit racing, he's given back so much to racing, and we're very proud to have his and so many other Sprint Car drivers' endorsements. With more than a year's time before the first official race, we'll continue to work hard to bring additional benefits to the Series such as contingencies and a Manufacturers Night like our other divisions."

As with other the RUSH divisions, membership is never mandatory; however, does allow racers to compete in the $20,050 Bonnell's Rod Shop Weekly Series point fund and "Futures Cup" (see breakdown below) and grants an additional $100,000 excess participant accident insurance policy when competing at RUSH speedways. The cost of membership is $125.

A website is in development and will soon be launched at www.rushsprintcars.com. In the meantime, like our Facebook page at ww.facebook.com/rushsprintcars and follow us on Twitter @RUSHSprints for the latest news and updates.

Bonnell’s Rod Shop is located at 8000A Middle Rd., Fairview, PA 16415. Bonnell's Rod Shop specializes in classic, custom, and modified vehicles. Their staff is dedicated to providing each and every customer the very best in workmanship and customer service. With over 100 years of combined experience building quality hot rods is in their blood. Whether you need a taillight bulb replaced or you want them to create a one off show piece.

Scott Bonnell and his Auto Group that also includes Bonnell's Collision Center with locations in Erie, Pa. and Fairview, Pa. is committed to the Erie community. Their 80 local employees volunteer their time and services in the community to make Erie stronger. They are a proud sponsor of Auto Racers For Kids Charities, please check out their on-going community events. For more information, check out their websites at www.bonnellsrodshop.com and www.bonnellcollision.com. Be sure to like the Bonnell's Rod Shop Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bonnellsrodshop.

E-mail can be sent to the RUSH Racing Series at [email protected] and snail mail to 4368 Route 422, Pulaski, PA 16143. Office phone is 724-964-9300 and fax is 724-964-0604. The RUSH Racing Series website is www.rushracingseries.com.